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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,429.28, 9,641.52 and 2,045.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,429.28, 9,641.52 and 2,045.92 is: 3,068.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,429.28 : 9,641.52 = 2,045.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,429.28/9,641.52 = 2,045.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,429.28x = 9,641.52 × 2,045.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,429.28x = 19,725,778.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,725,778.60/6,429.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.12

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